A Roadmap to Quality Systems That Work in the Automotive Industry
Date: 10/12/2005
Location: Fologar Furlan Club, Windsor, ON
This leading-edge look at quality systems is intended for end users - Plant Managers, Operations Managers, Quality Managers, Continuous Improvement Leaders, Manufacturing IT, and Engineering Specialists. It offers high-value insights into real-world examples linking quality systems to competitive advantage
Keynote speaker: Bjorn Tranebo, Nemak of Canada
Bjorn will share his 20 years of manufacturing experience with Lean, Six Sigma and Error Proofing focusing on how supply chain and regulatory issues are driving change in work practices. This will set the stage for a series of technology and business presentations highlighting successes and lessons learned:
• A clear understanding of the nature of quality systems – it’s not just a matter of collecting test data!
• Awareness of how “quality systems thinking” needs to be present in efforts as diverse as Lean and Six Sigma projects, and in the commissioning of new equipment and Factory Information Systems
• The lowdown on the stealth effects of TREAD, and how to be ready for them
• Insights into best practices by some of the most successful Tier 1 suppliers
• An understanding of how different technology vendors’ tools can round out your quality arsenal
• Practical advice on structuring a quality information system that allows you to incorporate existing investments into a more flexible framework
Walking away from this information-packed seminar, you’ll be better equipped to:
• Lower the cost of compliance with OEM quality standards
• Use proof-of-capability and the robustness of your quality systems as a competitive advantage when pursuing new programs
• Find significant savings in material and capital costs by viewing quality as a key tool in your Continuous Improvement kit
Space is limited to 60 end-user participants, so please register early.Cost is $35.00. Lunch is provided.
For driving instructions and a map to the Fogolar Furlan Club go to:www.fogolar.com/view.html
